Investec Emerging Companies

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1974

AUM

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Africa Europe North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Investec Emerging Companies is a division of Investec, a global financial services firm founded in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1974. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the firm is co-managed by Investec and Investec Australia. It focuses on providing financial and investment services, particularly in equity sales and corporate access, with a strong emphasis on energy and infrastructure finance. The team is composed of experienced professionals who offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of their clients.

The firm invests across various sectors, including business and productivity software, with a focus on growth and expansion stages. Investec Emerging Companies operates primarily in North America, Europe, India, and South Africa, providing fund financing solutions such as capital call facilities and secondary fund leverage. The firm manages the Investec Emerging Companies Fund 1, a private equity growth and expansion fund launched in 2019.

Notable investments by Investec Emerging Companies include Longtail UX - a business/productivity software company, Vamp - a business/productivity software company, and Comestri - a business/productivity software company. These investments highlight the firm's focus on supporting companies that are generating revenue and expanding their market presence.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Technology Software Oil and Gas Financial Services Fintech Industrial Marketing and Advertising Education Telecommunications

Investec Emerging Companies Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Investec Emerging Companies Fund 1	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	Marketing and Advertising Industrial Fintech Financial Services Education Oil and Gas Software Telecommunications Technology	Series B	Asia Africa Europe North America Australia and others	$1-5 m	—	January 2019

Contacts

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James Ewing, CFA Equity Sales

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Balaji “Bala” Jayaraman, CFA Equity Sales - Emerging Markets

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FAQs about Investec Emerging Companies

Is Investec Emerging Companies a venture capital or private equity firm?

Investec Emerging Companies is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Investec Emerging Companies located?

Investec Emerging Companies is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Investec Emerging Companies founded?

Investec Emerging Companies was founded in 1974.

What sectors and industries does Investec Emerging Companies invest in?

Investec Emerging Companies invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Technology, Software, Oil and Gas, Financial Services, Fintech, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Education, Telecommunications.

What is Investec Emerging Companies geographical focus of investments?

Investec Emerging Companies invests in companies and startups in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Investec Emerging Companies typically invest in?

Investec Emerging Companies invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Investec Emerging Companies investment?

Investec Emerging Companies usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What are the contacts of Investec Emerging Companies?

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